[Brindlekin Tales – Book 7: Chapter 21]
Subject: The Law forum
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 14, 2023 at 11:31 AM
I’ve been searching for legal discussion forums and, in addition to the American Bar Association’s restrictive discussion service, I found “The Law” for free, unlimited help by participating subscribers, including attorneys as well as average citizens who may be knowledgeable enough to offer good advice, including re. finding the proper forms and filling them out correctly:
So I posted the same question I had for the ABA, and now I’m just awaiting replies. I will look for other message boards of this type over the weekend.
– Zeke K-Holmes
Subject: Not so bad after all!
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 14, 2023 at 6:21 PM
A flurry of replies today, on thelaw,com, after posting my query shortly before noon, “Representing myself: should I request Dismissal or reply with the Answer form?” Here’s my final message there, after many other excellent comments were made:
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Someone said:
So why would the plaintiff bother suing you when you have nothing now that he can get?
Me:
He doesn’t know yet that I’m judgment proof. But I’ll tell him come Monday, via email.
Someone said:
So he gets the judgment and sits and waits to see how things turn out. If you get something in the future, he can then execute his judgment and collect.
Me:
Fine with me, ’cause I’m 72 years old with nothing of material value to my name…I prefer to live simply. I appreciate your explanation.
Someone said:
Your landlord is not liable for YOUR conduct. Your landlord is liable if he was somehow negligent and that negligence contributed to the dog bite incident.
Me:
The dog bite is alleged, not proven yet, and I doubt it will ever come to that. Be that as it may, one of Plaintiff’s claims is that the landlord failed to put up a sign in the apartment building’s lobby and hallways warning there are two dangerous dogs in the building. Doesn’t strike me as a capable attorney to say that, and he’s only gotten his license to practice in 2021.
Oh yeah, the dogs are dangerous alright: dangerously cute! 25 pounds each of huggable love. Everyone in my building adored them, during the almost two years I dog sat for them, a day or two per week. There were only a few residents, including the manager, who were hostile towards me before the pups even showed up. I am an activist in support of our LGBT homeless, and some folks HATE the homeless, and therefore yours truly by association. So they harassed me over the doggies, as they seek whatever opportunity they can find, to deny me privacy and happiness.
Someone said:
As things stand right now, there isn’t much you can do to help your landlord here that wouldn’t end up hurting your situation. Just focus on your case and let the landlord focus on his.
Me:
I see. My own ignorance of how the law works regarding my case has caused me to needlessly panic. Your explanation has done a great job of easing my nerves. So, forget about being my own attorney, let the Plaintiff’s Lawyer know my Judgment Proof status, and maybe I won’t even have to file and deliver an Answer. Whew! You’re my hero, as are others who’ve replied to me, for the most part. Here is one delightful video (among many) of the pooches, which I guarantee will put a big smile on your face (just 34 seconds), my way of saying thank you for all the nice people who’ve bothered to reply to me here, with their thoughtful and sincere suggestions, opinions and links.
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So, I probably won’t have to play my own attorney, Wattson, or even do much of anything else, once I inform Plaintiff’s Attorney that I am judgment proof. Though I’m still kinda wary about taking that step, and thus will be prepared to deliver my Answer on time, if need be. On another topic:
Since Lucky doesn’t like the soft Milk-Bones, I ordered the Cadet duck jerky both dogs love so much, three days ago. It’s strips of dehydrated duck breasts that are a bit tough to break apart, but they love chewin’ on ’em. However, they won’t even TOUCH them if they remain in their packaged length, or even half that.
They love, even more, the Cadet GOURMET duck breasts, which don’t come in jerky strips, but are large wedges easier to break apart because made of compressed duck breast, pea protein powder, vegetable glycerin and salt. But they’re always OUTTA the gourmet version whenever I try to order some more, and the same thing happened this time around. The package JUST arrived moments ago and guess what, Wattson:
They turned out to be the GOURMET treats! I’m tickled pink! Far be it for THIS hound-worshiping pilgrim to complain about Amazon sending me the wrong product.
– Zeke K-Holmes
Subject: Just sent this email to plaintiff’s attorney:
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 14, 2023 at 9:47 PM
Subject: My status as Judgment Proof changes things, I guess!
Couldn’t get an attorney, even though GG Bar accepted my application based on my income, and set me up with a half hour counseling with a lawyer, but who turned out not to accept low income clients. GG Bar apologized, but refused to correct that error, and wouldn’t set me up with the right attorney. So I’ve been doing my own homework at SF Law Library and online legal resources. I presume had I gotten an attorney they would’ve informed you I am Judgment Proof anyway. So I guess it’s up to me to tell you. I was almost prepared to deliver my Answer, too! But I just learned that would be more complicated regarding processing my dismissal, had I done that.
My sole income is Social Security, I have no other monetary income of any kind, and have zilch assets, not even a vehicle. Let me know what papers I’ll need to prove my Judgement Proof status. I know the weekend has just begun, so I don’t expect a reply from you until Monday. Thank you for your attention, Mr. Lucasio.
– Ezekiel Krahlin
Re: Not so bad after all!
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 14, 2023 at 11:40 PM
> Okay. Pretty good. Whew.
ALL they had to say (“they” meaning the GG Bar, my eviction attorney, Mr. Wasserman, SF Law Library, NOLO books and so on) was:
“If you get a lawyer they’ll just tell the Plaintiff Attorney you’re Judgment Proof, anyway. So just go tell him yourself!”
And THAT’S why no free legal service for the poor handles Personal Injury cases, because THE POOR ARE ALWAYS JUDGMENT PROOF! And my concern about the false allegations going on record do NOT because being Judgment Proof is NOT the same thing as failing to answer the summons and getting a default win for the Plaintiff.
So, like DJ Trump, I could shoot anyone on Market Street and get away with it. ‘CAUSE I’M JUDGMENT PROOF…YAY!
Well, that’s NOT quite true, but you get the gist, Wattson. So that’s all ANYone had to say, but no one did. And why do you think that IS: the GG Bar knew, my eviction attorney knew, they ALL knew. So that’s the script:
They were putting me through some sort of test, or initiation, to see how I’d deal with the faux crisis…and how I’d come up smelling like a rose eventually! And in so going through the ordeal, I’m a better primate for it. THEY’RE ALL IN ON IT (including the Plaintiff and the building manager), and must be having a sonorous gufFAW right now, over how well they’ve TRICKED me.
I guess you’ve read my email to the Plaintiff’s Attorney by now. Splendiferously HILARIOUS wouldn’t you say?
– Zeke K-Holmes
P.S.: “Judgment Proof,” do ya get it now? IT WAS MY VERY OWN JUDGMENT DAY and I have been deemed INNOCENT. This is a classic bodhisattva caper! First the setup where you start freaking out, then the resolution that arises from my own desperate effort to redeem myself and, finally, my victorious ascension into the state of consciousness known by some as Nirvana. Pleasant dreams! Listening to Marshall live, right now. I heard him tell his audience to look forward to author readings coming up a bit later in the show: Del Potter, Ezekiel Krahlin, and so many more. Or something like that: my point is he now puts me up on the Memo of the Weird marquee! All glory to Yog Sothoth and the Hypnotoad! Oh what the heck, Flying Spaghetti Monster, you can join ’em too.
Subject: My email to Ms. Elvensborn (eviction attorney)
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 15, 2023 at 9:24 AM
Just sent this off a minute ago:
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Subject: I’m fine!
The best advice I received was not at a law school or a drop-in clinic, or online legal resources except one: the website thelaw.com, on their message board. Had I gotten an attorney, they would’ve told Plaintiff’s attorney that I am Judgment Proof, and I’d be dismissed. So I just informed Plaintiff’s attorney via email yesterday, and I will soon send him proof of my low income. So now I know why it’s next to impossible to get free counseling (or a lawyer) regarding a Personal Injury case: because ALL the very low income are judgment proof ipso facto, and it’s just not worth legal counsel’s time.
My main concern was for the dogs’ protection, that they not get put down based on either false or grossly exaggerated charges. And also regarding the horrid accusations made against me…for which both reasons I thought I’d need to reply with an Answer. But the dogs are not gonna be killed, they are not visiting me inside any more, and the lawsuit is so blatantly hokey, I doubt the Plaintiff will get away with it.
I hope you have a lovely weekend, Magdalena, and again thanks so much for the good work you do to allay much misery on behalf of the vulnerable.
– Ezekiel
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Subject: Pterry Pterodactyl’s prediction was correct!
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 15, 2023 at 10:43 PM
Isn’t that amazing, Wattson? The proto-bird’s reassurance that came to me late at night in an overwhelming rush of goodwill–that a positive outcome to my present woes would occur within days–CAME TRUE! One week to the day since that lovely visitation, and here I am now, sitting on top of the world. And as if to seal the prophecy, later that morning I stepped out for my Rosenberg’s brew and, lo and behold, that glorious Brahman cow appeared before me like a vision of Krishna in disguise!
The full endorphin rush has yet to kick in, after such a drawn-out ordeal of seventeen angst-ridden, exhausting days! But I’m already feeling pretty damn good, and I sense it will take another two or three days to reach that euphoric peak, which will then gently diminish over an EQUAL span of time.
And Deek has kindly respected my wish to be left alone to my struggles on Thursday and Friday. I actually told him he can show up after 6 PM either day, and even drop by in the morning before 10 for a few minutes, if need be. Be he didn’t do EITHER. I am surprised, however, that he hasn’t shown up at all today, which is Saturday. Be that as it may, here’s another wee example of his improved behavior of recent vintage:
Usually, Deek acts upset whenever he sees me looking out my window, as if I’m spying on him. As if! I like to look outside and get some fresh air every twenty minutes or so, nothing to do with My Cajun Pest. But what am I supposed to do because he chooses to park his butt smack dab below my window…stay concealed in my own hovel like a frightened witness protection victim? At any rate, he seems to be less anxious about this in recent days.
As in several nights ago while he was preparing to depart, he saw me looking down at him, smiling. Instead of acting offended, he grinned back and signaled I should come down now ’cause he’s ready to go and I need to collect the sleeping bag and cardboard I laid out for the pups.
When I stepped out I explained why I was smiling at him from my window: “It’s your speaker, you have it tricked out like it’s wearing panties at both ends, hilarious!” For you see, Wattson:
He had taken two wide strips of a flowery bed sheet and wrapped each portion around opposite ends of the weighty oblong speaker he had secured atop the bicycle with bungee cords.
Now wishing you a lovely night filled with sweet dreams and furry companions, I remain, as always, your devoted friend down south:
– Zeke K-Holmes
Subject: Marshall’s Delightful Spider Interlude!
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 16, 2023 at 10:15 AM
Another superb narration last Friday, with the additional bonus of a spider’s sudden appearance two minutes into the story. Daddy longlegs I presume, judging by his description. Just one minute and seven seconds in length, now included as an integral part of the audio version for time immemorial. Right up there with his 94-year-old mother’s surprise phone call that brightened a tale of mine some weeks earlier. Enjoy!
Re: Marshall’s Delightful Spider Interlude!
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 16, 2023 at 12:00 PM
> I love it!!
The spider radio-bombed my story!
Subject: All This Noise Pollution for What?
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 17, 2023 at 12:39 PM
Subject: My silly ruminations re. that stem cell kit cartoon I shared with you.
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 17, 2023 at 4:06 PM
Four frames total to get to the punchline…well done. Now, take the last frame and change it from breasts to male genitalia. How do you think the average reader would interpret the cartoon, that is: why the mother was angry, and why the kid chose that particular result? (Like, would she have PREFERRED the outcome to be breasts instead?)
Now, change the boy into a girl while keeping the male organs in frame 4, and ponder once again, what the average reader might think about it.
Next: Put the breasts back into frame 4, but keep the girl. Then ponder once more.
And finally: put the boy back in but change the breasts to dark brown.
The cartoon would certainly be a flop in any of the four cases I’ve presented. But is this due to social biases built into our culture, thanks to how boys and girls are differently perceived due to culturally embedded heterosexism, misogyny and homophobia? Not to mention a likely RACIST interpretation in my fourth example.
But what about those readers who are well educated and progressive, thus unlikely to be so biased: what would THEY think of each of my altered cartoons?
I am in a quandary, Wattson, as to how to sort this all out.
– Zeke K-Holmes
P.S.: One last thought experiment: using EITHER a boy or a girl with EITHER skin color (so long as the mother is the same shade as the kid), change the object in the last frame to neither breasts nor male genitals, but a duck/dog/cat chimera.
Re: Read, weep!
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 17, 2023 at 5:48 PM
I did NOT weep, I was awestruck by your wizard’s wand of a pen to construct a social reckoning of early television as a celebration and wise teacher. Along with the major writers, actors and hosts that expanded our minds, and the world. The writing style is both captivating and witty.
Maybe I didn’t weep because I was more the avid reader than TV viewer, as a kid. Never got into shows like The Lone Ranger, Gunsmoke and (Glob forbid) Queen for a Day. Though I did see SOME of those episodes, they never grabbed me. But the ones that did were the Twilight Zone, the Outer Limits, Soupy Sales, The Alfed Hitchcock Hour, The Andy Divine Show, The Honeymooner, and several others I can’t recall offhand. I did, however, read TONS of science fiction, fairytales, ancient history (especially of the Greek sort), comic books and Mad Magazine. I also never had a clique of friends to watch TV with, no sleepovers, no group adventures. But I refuse to weep over that lack, it would be maudlin.
Anyway, a superb essay that deserves to be published pronto by Mother Jones or some other company of equal worth. How you tied it in with the hippie generation (now “boomers”) was nothing short of genius.
I am a wiser and better person for the reading of it, Wattson! Your writing transports me into another world where I am important and loved, ’cause that’s how you regard your readers.
– Zeke K-Holmes
Re: Read, weep!
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 17, 2023 at 8:02 PM
> Garsh! Thanks!!!!
Ha ha, you’re welcome, but I wouldn’t say it if it weren’t true. THAT would ALSO make a good read on Memo of the Weird…it has great verve to it already, though Marshall reads everything with verve, so it would be a double-verve whammy! Your writing style is always compelling and always beautiful, no matter the topic.
I forgot to include OTHER TV shows that I loved to watch, but my memory was refreshed by visiting a site about the best shows from that era, which you can see for yourself.
Anywhow, here’s a more complete list of shows I enjoyed as a kid:
The Little Rascals, Betty Boop and all other Max Fleischer cartoons (including Popeye), Laurel & Hardy (including their movies), Abbot & Costello (including their movies), Father Knows Best, George Burns & Gracie Allen, Jackie Gleason, Jack Benny, Red Skelton, Our Miss Brooks, Topper (wasn’t that a great series), Lassie, Father Knows Best, Hammer Horror films, Vincent Price films, Charlie Chan films, Bob Cummings, Gale Storm, Bachelor Father, Ann Sothern (I very much like Ann Tyrell in all her appearances in various shows and movies), Donna Reed, Dobie Gillis, Disney cartoons and movie, and last but not least: The Bowery Boys. I’m SURE I’ve missed a bunch more, including a plethora of films from the ’30s and ’40s, some of which I mentioned above.
I didn’t care for westerns or cop/detective or lawyer shows (like Perry Mason), or I Love Lucy. I didn’t acquire a record collection…the only one I had was a 45 rpm called “A World Without Love” by Peter & Gordon. It’s on Youtube of course.
I listened to the radio a heck of a lot, both pop songs and talk shows outta NYC. Of course, I went nuts over the Beatles, but I had no interest in Elvis Presley. See what you did? You got me on a roll, Wattson…now I gotta look up some of those shows and actors on Youtube, or the Wayback Machine or wherever, and watch ’em after all those years!
– Zeke K-Holmes
Subject: I just heard from the American Bar Association…
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 17, 2023 at 8:29 PM
…where you can ask a legal question for free. Of course, my question had to do with whether or not the accusations against me would be transferred to Ablahblah Realty, the other defendant, since I’ll be dismissed due to my Judgment Proof status. Here’s the email I got:
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Hello, Ezekiel.
You have a message waiting for you at the Free Legal Answers website.
What to do next:
Visit the Free Legal Answers website.
Sign in using your email address and password.
Read your message.
Then:
“Reply” to this message to ask a follow up question and get more help, or “Mark as Closed” if your question is fully answered. NOTE: When you “Mark as Closed” your question will close and you will NOT be able to ask more follow up questions.
Please review the answer to your question. After your question is closed, take a moment to complete our short survey. Remember to sign out of the website when you are done.
–end
So I logged into the ABA’s Free Legal Answers page, and here is their reply:
“Hello, I have taken your question and will be providing an answer shortly.”
I didn’t see any point in replying with something lame, like: “Okay, thanks!” Instead, I closed the tab and thought:
“Jeez, is this yet another brush-off like I got from NOLO’s free chat advice?”
Be that as it may, I have yet to hear from the Plaintiff’s Attorney to my email sent Friday, where I informed him: “Hey, byatch, I’m Judgment Proof…so ya cain’t sue me!” (Of course, not in those words, but that’s what it comes down to.) Well, as that attorney the GG Bar referred me to (who wouldn’t take my case but kindly heard me out) said with a hearty guffaw: “You don’t have to do a thing, make them sweat.”
I like Mr. Wasserman, hope I get to meet him some day.
– Zeke K-Holmes
Subject: Deek’s Calendar
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 18, 2023 at 12:27 AM
A few days ago I purchased from Amazon the cheapest wall calendar I could find (just under $4), so I can show Deek his weekly payments, and the days he asked for them in advance.
The black horizontal lines indicate what he’s already received in weekly payments, with each line running straight from Sunday to Thursday…standing for $40 for Sunday and $40 for Thursday. Which equals $80 per week. The star-like points indicate each day he’s received $80, and you can see they’re mostly advance payments, otherwise each star would fall on Sunday. Unless, as in this case, Sunday falls on the first or second day of the month, which means I can’t pay him till my Soc. Sec. deposit arrives on the third.
Keep in mind that first payment begins on Sunday, if that comes before the first Thursday. Otherwise it’s reversed. So some months turn out to be Sunday-Thursday weekly payments while other months will be Thursday-Sunday payments. IOW, excluding advance payments, on some months he’ll collect his moolah every Sunday, and on others it will be every Thursday.
So you can easily see he’s gotten all three of his payments beFORE the middle of the month! Maybe I should ALSO draw a thinner line with a ballpoint pen, connecting each star to its matching line, for EXTRA clarity.
There are four weeks to every month, so he gets four $80 allotments for the entire month. And since each month (except February) is two or three days over four weeks, sometimes one of those days is Sunday or Thursday, in which case he gets another $40.
Let’s see if he’ll rebel when I bring out the calendar: “I don’t wanna see it! I don’t NEED to see it!”
In which case I’ll reply: “Yes you DO need to see it, Deek. And until you let me show you this calendar I won’t give you any more money!”
I can’t imagine him refusing, except if he’s been INTENTIONALLY trying to befuddle the schedule in order to trick me into coughing up even MORE buckazoids. After all, showing him a calendar with clearly displayed marks and lines would absolutely put the kibosh on his Cajun scam. Maybe I’ll deduct $4 from his next allowance, to cover the cost of the calendar.
– Zeke K-Holmes
P.S.: I already texted you that last night’s meetup was mellow, but, besides mentioning he did NOT try to squeeze another advancement out of me, he had laid down a few jackets for the doggies before calling up to my window, and invited me to give Lucky some hugs ’cause he was feeling under the weather. Of course I did, and that perked the little fellow up in no time. Of course his sister attempted to plop herself onto him to soak up all my attention, but I just took her under my spare arm so she couldn’t do that, while ALSO giving her some love. Lucky is showing a patch of gray under his chin these days…but he’s not quite five years old!
Subject: Opportunity strikes in Reddit’s “Homeless” sub!
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 18, 2023 at 3:07 PM
The title of the thread is “Homeless App,” whereby the poster explains:
“I’m looking for a co-founders/employees to help me with my homeless app. I mostly am looking for those who have been formally/currently homeless or understand/empathize with homelessness, has skills in either: programming, product management, social work, data science/analytics/engineering, or running a non-profit and wants to make homelessness an easier time for everyone. I plan to make this an open collaborative project and a non-profit tech organization across the country.”
Read the attached screenshot for my replies, it explains all.
Subject: Good news from my eviction attorney!
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 18, 2023 at 4:47 PM
She just sent me this email:
“I received a voicemail from the landlord’s attorney that they will be dismissing the eviction case against you. Finally. Once the dismissal is filed, you can start paying rent again. I will let you know when it is filed. Just wanted to let you know that I will be out of the office from 4/21-5/5 so you might want to offer the rent for May while I am away. Please feel free to email me with urgent questions or concerns while I am out.”
So I posted her back:
“That’s great news, thanks! Does BALA send them my escrow money directly, or does the amount get returned to me, and then I pay them? Or do you mean that I can pay them for May, then the remainder after you return and reimburse me the escrow?”
– Zeke K-Holmes
P.S.: So, Wattson, Pterry Pterodactyl’s prophecy came true, in a much bigger way than expected. He gave me the WHOLE FUKKIN ENCHILADA! Both the threat to sue AND the eviction case, the former eradicated on Friday, and the latter just today.
Subject: This time SCOOTER hopped into the ambulance!
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 18, 2023 at 9:50 PM
Just a few minutes ago a fire engine showed up in front of my building, so of course I thought, “Uh-oh, another Karlsen emergency! Or maybe it’s Kevin.” So I watched out my window to see who’d hobble out the front gate first (or was transported on a gurney).
It turned out to be Scooter, who seemed to have difficulty walking, and was bent over in what I guess was pain…and he sat down on one of the fire engine’s tailboard steps. Then the ambulance arrived at which time Karlsen appeared and walked over to him. Some talking ensued, which I could NOT discern…then two EMTs gently escorted Scooter into the ambulance, leaving Karlsen behind! Who knows WHAT the fuck is going on with those two, but it certainly ain’t love.
BTW, five days ago when Deek saw the building manager seated by an outdoor table in front of Super Duper, he declared that he WASN’T the person he saw being carted off in a gurney back on January 13th (which also happened to be a Friday, ha-ha).
“Well that’s strange, Deek,” I replied, “because he definitely went to the hospital that same evening, no other ambulance showed up, and I heard his voice on the floor above, speaking to the EMTs just moments before you saw whomever being carried off to the ambulance.”
And we left it at that.
– Zeke K-Holmes
Subject: One last question for thelaw.com message board
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 19, 2023 at 9:08 AM
–begin:
So here is another question I have, relating to my Judgment Proof status, the answer to which I have yet to find in my research at the law library and online resources:
Should I ever acquire a sum of money that the Plaintiff’s Attorney attempts to garnish, can I challenge that? I presume that being dismissed because I’m Judgment Proof does not mean I agree with the charges listed in the Complaint…for they are either unproven, outrageous, greatly exaggerated and/or highly subjective (IOW just an opinion that is a false claim instead of a fact ). TIA
BTW Plaintiff’s Attorney has yet to respond to my email I sent him last Friday, informing him I am Judgment Proof and am ready to provide the correct documentation regarding my paltry income. Perhaps I should also snail-mail him the same statement, maybe certified. Or should I just not bother? I know he checks his email, for I sent him one before, and he answered promptly. I had lost the papers he sent (containing two copies of Acknowledgment of Receipt, Complaint and Summons) and asked him to send a duplicate, which he did.
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Subject: My attorney’s reply re. paying all back rent
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 19, 2023 at 10:24 AM
Here’s her explanation:
“It is up to you. There is no dismissal filed yet so we can wait with releasing the funds until they have filed the dismissal. Do you have the rent for May saved? If so, it would probably be easiest for you to try to pay May and then we release the funds to you or the landlord for the back rent once the dismissal is filed. It will be just a check from the trust account to you or to the landlord, whatever you prefer.”
And my reply:
“Okay, I prefer that BALA send Ablahblah Realty all back rent. I will make one more deposit into my escrow account, for this month, April. Thanks again! BTW I do not have the rent saved for May…I have to wait until my next Soc. Sec. deposit arrives next month on the 3rd before I can pay that month’s rent. Which is my usual method of payment.”
Subject: My attorney’s followup (next reply)
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 19, 2023 at 11:41 AM
–her email arrived a few minutes ago:
I just emailed with the landlord’s attorney and you can just go ahead and pay your rent for April now. See below.
–end
–so I replied:
Great, I will cut a check for this month immediately. My escrow deposits were rounded off to the nearest dollar, so I’m over the exact amount due by $1.10. So I guess it’s better I receive the escrow reimbursement directly…and pay the back rent myself. Another issue:
Judgment Proof requires I have no more than two months’ Soc. Sec. deposit for any month, else it can be garnished. But because I started depositing into my escrow account in three-month allotments, one of the months in the recent past shows a sum slightly greater than two month’s Soc. Sec. payments. So I’ll most likely need a record of my escrow deposits to show Plaintiff’s Attorney that “extra” amount was simply my rent payments on hold.
–end
Subject: I just sent this text to our building manager.
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 19, 2023 at 12:03 PM
All in a day’s work!
Subject: And THIS response just arrived from the ABA’s “free question” service:
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 19, 2023 at 12:29 PM
–begin:
From the Volunteer Attorney 4xxxx
April 19 at 11:10 AM PDT
Hi Mr. Krahlin,
I’m sorry to hear this happened to you. Since the filing deadline is approaching, we thought we’d suggest an additional resource to you: there is a Bar Association of San Francisco Clinic this coming Friday, April 21, from 4-6PM. Information can be found here:
GG Bar Legal Advice Referral Clinic
In the meantime, as I continue to work on this, I have a couple of questions:
1. May I ask what is false about the allegations? Specific details would be helpful.
2. Have you been cited previously for a dog bite/dog attack?
Thank you!
–end
So, Wattson, I will present my case to them in a couple of hours from now, as it will take some work to sort it all out. I am eager to hear what they’ll have to say about it, of course. As I’m sure you are, too! It’s a lovely day outside…and in my head.
– Zeke K-Holmes
Re: I just sent this text to our building manager.
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 19, 2023 at 12:44 PM
> VICTORY!!!!!!!
Arf arf! I’m barking with joy.
I’m wondering if you saw my attorney’s reply from yesterday, entitled: “Good news from my eviction attorney!” wherein she said the landlord has dropped my case. You didn’t respond to it, so perhaps it got overlooked in my flurry of missives. Not that I expect you to respond to any of my emails in particular, but in light of its importance and positive outcome, I thought you would, had you read it.
Re: This time SCOOTER hopped into the ambulance!
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 19, 2023 at 12:46 PM
> Such drama!!!!
Such children.
Re: I just sent this text to our building manager.
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 19, 2023 at 1:15 PM
> I did see it!! Rest assured I read ALL your missives, but am pressed for time lately, so that I must pick and choose! But damn, what great news!!
Sometimes emails get lost in the ether, as one did with my attorney some months back…hence my query. This excellent outcome only bodes further breakthroughs regarding my hero’s journey on behalf of two of the sweetest little doggies in the cosmos…and their difficult master who brought them into my world. They changed my life forever, and for the better.
I will of course continue to act towards everyone involved (including those who’ve chosen to play the enemy) with compassion and patience. It’s a winning ticket, Wattson, I feel like I just won the Lottery’s biggest payout ever! Let’s see in what directions my near-future adventures take me. I expect they’ll be awesomely splendiferous.
– Zeke K-Holmes
Subject: And now, for my building manager’s texted reply!
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 19, 2023 at 1:47 PM
See attached pic:
So he, and others, have put me through my paces. I would think at this point, much goodwill has been generated, thanks to my following The Bodhisattva Premise to a T. Or WILL generate very soon in a delayed reaction kinda way. He has already received April’s rent, which check I just slid under his door.
Re: And now, for my building manager’s texted reply!
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 19, 2023 at 2:11 PM
> Looks like a billboard by the highway!
In the Twilight Zone.
Re: And now, for my building manager’s texted reply!
From: Ezekiel Krahlin
To: My Dear Wattson
Date: April 19, 2023 at 5:30 PM
> Is that a signpost up ahead?
Yes, but with a lotta fine print:
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